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Which cheese has the most calcium?

1/13/2019

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The other day I wondered whether to add crumbled goat cheese  or shredded Parmesan to my salad:  which has the most calcium?  I was surprised to find out that 1 oz. of goat cheese has only 84 mg. calcium while 1/4 cup of Parmesan has 350 mg. of calcium!  And 1/4 cup is not that much; it's what's shown in this photo.
Looking at the nutrition label for Parmesan cheese, it has only 110 calories and 10 g. of protein.
How do other cheeses and dairy snacks compare in calcium content?  By the way, most nutrition labels measure calcium in terms of percent of the recommended daily allowance, which is 1,000 mg. for adults under 50. To calculate the mg. of calcium from percents, just multiply by 100 (20% = 200 mg., etc.).


Calcium Content of Cheese and Yogurt:
1 oz. cheddar.............200 mg.
1 oz. goat cheese.........84 mg.
1/4 c. Parmesan.........350 mg.
6 oz. ricotta.................380 mg.
6 oz. cottage cheese..140 mg.
6 oz. Greek yogurt.......200 mg.
​6 oz. regular yogurt.....370 mg.
1 oz. string cheese.......200 mg.


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    Sue Omanson

    I am a "boomer" myself, and interested in bone density because of a family history of osteoporosis. I believe that the condition is not inevitable, but it is hard to fight in our culture. As a patient, exerciser, friend, mom, citizen, and consumer, I want to share what I've learned.

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